There are a variety of jobs and hobbies that involve contact with lead.
Lead dust can be carried from a person’s job or hobby on their skin, clothes, and shoes and can contaminate a person’s car, home, and furniture.
Jobs and hobbies that can expose families to lead include:
Whether it’s a parent, relative, or child care provider, anyone who works with lead should take precautions to prevent accidentally bringing home lead dust and exposing young children.
Precautions include:
For a list of occupational, recreational, and environmental sources of lead, view: Everyday Sources of Lead.